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How much does Security Engineer make?
Total pay range
$140K - $215K/yr
$172K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$113K - $165K/yrBase pay
$27K - $50K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 20256.3K Salaries submitted
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What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Security Engineer in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $205,661, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $165,991, Information Technology with a median total pay of $162,074, Financial Services with a median total pay of $153,617, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $153,011.
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
The top paying company in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Security Engineer is Gilead Sciences.
Frequently asked questions about Security Engineer salaries
The average salary for Security Engineer is $172,348 per year or $83 per hour, with top earners making up to $260,794 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $139,937 (25th percentile) to $214,966 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 6342 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Security Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Security Engineer is $214,966 per year, $17,914 per month or $103 per hour.
The lowest salary for Security Engineer is $139,937 per year, $11,661 per month or $67 per hour.
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